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Medford, Oregon

Physical Therapist - Acute Care - Medford, OR

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91k-$157k

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Job Description

Full-time | Permanent / Direct Hire | $91,000 – $157,000 per year

Make a difference where recovery begins. A full-service medical center in Medford, OR is hiring a full-time Acute Care Physical Therapist for a day schedule. You will help hospitalized patients get moving, get stronger and get home, working with a team that values whole-person, patient-focused care. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible hires.

What You'll Do

Evaluate and treat inpatients with a wide range of diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, post-surgical and medical conditions

  • Build individualized plans of care that account for each patient's age, physical and functional needs
  • Deliver mobility training, therapeutic exercise, gait and transfer training, and safe discharge planning
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers and the rehab team to maximize patient independence
  • Document evaluations, progress and outcomes accurately and on time
  • Educate patients and families to support a safe transition home

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's, master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program
  • Oregon Physical Therapist license by your start date (and licensure in any state where you provide care)
  • Current AHA BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification
  • Acute care or hospital experience preferred; new grads and early-career therapists are encouraged to apply
  • Additional specialized training may be required for specific department needs

Ideal Candidate

  • You are a compassionate, energetic PT who enjoys the pace and variety of hospital care and wants to grow your skills in acute care alongside an experienced, supportive team.
  • Sign-on bonus available for eligible hires
  • Day schedule for better work-life balance
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k) with employer match and discretionary contributions
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a medical plan assistance program
  • Tuition reimbursement and education programs
  • Counseling and well-being resources
  • Free, convenient parking
  • Relocation assistance possible for the right candidate
  • Life in the Rogue Valley: mountains, rivers, wine country and outdoor adventure on your doorstep

Key Responsibilities

The physical therapist will evaluate and treat hospitalized patients with various medical conditions to build individualized care plans. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team to provide mobility training and ensure safe discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy and possess an Oregon Physical Therapist license by the start date. Current AHA BLS certification is required, and acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Inpatient evaluationOrthopedic rehabilitationNeurological rehabilitationCardiopulmonary rehabilitationPost-surgical careGait trainingPatient documentationPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In Oregon, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (317 salary observations; 700 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,296 salary observations; 58,632 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$91k–$157kPhysical Therapy median $99k (middle half $88k–$118k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Oregon vs national$97k median in Oregon$94k nationally (+4%)317 state / 15,296 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Oregon304 active21,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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15
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$105k-120k
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$138k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

31 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
61% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
19% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,818 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Vital Hire

Staffing and Recruiting
Newport Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Day schedule
Generous paid time off
401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Counseling and well-being resources
Free parking

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,728/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Medford, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.